Bridge & Structures Project Engineer (Mid to Senior level)

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued, we support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Bridges and Structures

With thousands of projects under our belt, we're proud to be a regional leader in heavy, unoccupied civil structures such as water reservoirs, pump stations, bridges, port and marine facilities and other significant concrete, masonry, steel and timber structures. Our proven approach provides clients with creative, efficient solutions. Our structural design team offers decades of experience in both new and existing construction, specializing in public infrastructure and industrial structures. If you are inspired to engineer structures that have significant impact on the communities we live and work in, we’d love you to be a part of our team!

Summary

Bring your structural expertise to a leadership role as a Structural Project Engineer, where you'll take charge of design and analysis on impactful engineering projects. In this position, you'll serve as engineer-of-record and apply your strong knowledge of the International Building Code and ASCE 7 standards to deliver high-quality, code-compliant solutions. You'll play a key role in mentoring junior staff while also collaborating with seasoned professionals to continually grow your expertise. If you're a licensed Professional Engineer—either in your primary state of practice or able to obtain licensure within six months—and you're ready to lead with confidence, contribute to complex infrastructure, and expand your influence in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. Licensure as a Structural Engineer is preferred but not required. This position can be based out of our Billings, Helena, Bozeman, Lake Oswego, Eugene, Salem, or Vancouver office locations.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D CAD software.
• Advanced understanding of structural analysis software (RISA, ENERCALC, SAP2000, L-Pile, PYWall)
• Independently model complex structures for vertical and lateral (wind and seismic) loads using multi-model and non-linear methods.

Technical Expertise

Teamwork

Leads structural design teams (3-5 people) to complete structural tasks. Structures lead overseeing delivery of structures work on multi-discipline projects.

Project Delivery

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets (i.e., estimate schedule for complex tasks); able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Mentors others on above. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Expert understanding of standard design codes. Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes. Understands limitations of design codes.

Client Interaction

Answers questions and resolves issues related to individual design tasks. Resolves project issues on moderate to complex projects. Interacts with clients in project meetings. Consistently uses appropriate communication tools and understands appropriate messaging. Understands legal risks.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work / Accountability

Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the Market Sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. May perform some project management tasks.

Supervisory Duties

Education and / or Experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.